Forget World Peace. I Want Material Goods.

The week leading up to Christmas was crazy busy and I originally wanted to break this post up into like three entries. But since I was super busy doing work stuff (lame, I know), and wrapping gifts, and stressing about last minute purchases made on Amazon.com that hadn't yet arrived, shit got put on hold. Sidenote: Never order an apron online, no matter how attractive the print seems to be. Because when it arrives on your doorstep on Christmas Eve and that "print" turns out to be handcuffs, guns, and half naked Betty Page style girls,...

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Your Chins Will Thank Me Later.

The recent dramatic turn in southern California weather took its toll on me this past weekend. I was forced to stay indoors and live life like an Amish person- lighting candles and watching 48 Hour Mystery and Bridezillas.However, I did manage to use the weather to my advantage by creating kitchen magic with my world famous Breakfast Casserole.Ingredients:16 oz. package hot pork breakfast sausage10 eggs, lightly beaten3 cups milk2 teaspoons dry mustard1 teaspoon salt6 cups cubed bread (I used a country levain, crusts removed)4 oz. (1...

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The Holiday Where the White Man Stole America.

I'm sure everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving get togethers and I'm sure I could post 85 photos of autumn leaves and cornucopia that would look just like everyone else's. But I'm not going to do that to you. Instead, I'll just share some of the precious moments that may or may not have made my day a little more tolerable.First we'll start with dinner at boyfriend's family's house. I'm not a fan of deviled eggs... or pickles... or olives, for that matter (cheese and salami, that's another story). But this spread looked too retro and "holiday"...

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Fondue.

Last night, handsome boyfriend (that's right, I said boyfriend) came up with the wicked idea of having cheese for dinner. :::Match.Made.in.Heaven::: He researched some recipes and even stopped at the store ALL ON HIS OWN to pick up the goods for a fancyass fondue.Ingredients:8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese8 ounces shredded emmental cheese (we subbed Swiss)1 clove garlic1 (12-ounce) can beer2 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon saltPinch pepperFrench bread, cubed, for servingDirections:-Combine all ingredients except bread in a fondue pot; heat...

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